Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CFS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join onsite. You will own payroll and benefits processes, ensure accurate pay, and provide responsive support to employees and leadership.

This role offers visibility, ownership, and long-term career potential, with a base compensation of $60,000–$70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Collaboration with HR and Accounting will be key to ensuring compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Experience working with payroll systems, benefits platforms, and employee data management.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions.
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams to maintain employee records, ensure compliance, and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll experience

Benefits administration

Payroll systems

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Compensation: $60,000–$70,000
Location: Tampa, FL | Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Payroll & Benefits Specialist opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established organization with a strong reputation in the Tampa market. The company values employee experience, operational excellence, and long-term growth, creating an environment where your expertise will make a direct impact.

As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you'll serve as a key resource for employees, HR, Accounting, and leadership. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will own critical payroll and benefits processes while helping ensure employees receive accurate pay, timely support, and a positive overall experience.

This opportunity is ideal for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist who enjoys balancing technical payroll responsibilities with employee-facing support and wants a role with visibility, ownership, and long-term career potential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities to maintain accuracy and data integrity as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams to maintain employee records, ensure compliance, and support process improvement initiatives as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Qualifications For The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• 2–4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience
• Experience working with payroll systems, benefits platforms, and employee data management
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities effectively

What You'll Gain As The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Opportunity to join a stable and respected organization
• Ownership of payroll and benefits administration functions
• Close collaboration with HR, Accounting, and leadership teams
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Consistent workload with opportunities to improve processes and add value
• Long-term career growth and professional development potential

Who Thrives As The Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The ideal Payroll & Benefits Specialist is detail-oriented, responsive, and highly organized. This Payroll & Benefits Specialist enjoys helping employees, ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance, and improving HR and payroll processes. Candidates who thrive in service-oriented environments and take pride in accuracy will succeed in this role.